Built in 1949 by Morton Grove Post 134 of the American Legion, Dept. of Illinois. This has been the post's home and base for veterans of military service of all eras to work together and provide help to their comrades and others with needs.
The . . . — — Map (db m94522) HM WM
Harrer Park fronts on Dempster Street and reaches north to Park View School, covering some 20 acres of land. The park was named for George Harrer, the first president of the Village of Morton Grove. He helped organize the first local government . . . — — Map (db m94523) HM
From the forest, tall and straight, it hoists our flags, first at the library, & then 19 Jun 2018, with joint efficiency, the village, the park, and Lin-Mar Towing moved it here. — — Map (db m268233) HM
George Gabel opened an Indian trading post on this site in 1847. In 1856 he sold the property to John Dilg who had arrived in the Chicago area in 1850 and settled on Waukegan Road in 1854. Dilg and his wife, Maria Magdalena Gabel Dilg operated . . . — — Map (db m94518) HM
This unique site is one of the rare remnants of the surviving 1/100 of one percent of the native prairie that once covered two-thirds of Illinois.
It preserves some of the original biotic diversity of this area for reference and discovery.
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This living memorial grove of trees stands in honor of those from Morton Grove who gave their lives serving their country.
Civil War
John Lochner
World War I
Edward Baumhardt
World War II
Glen Brock • Warren Kawell • . . . — — Map (db m268223) WM
This monument is dedicated to the founding members of the Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company
1904-1965
The history of the volunteers' commitment and devotion to the safety and well-being of the community inspires current members of the . . . — — Map (db m294985) HM
★Edward A. Baumhardt • ★Jacob P. Baumhardt, Jr. • ★Frank M. Boemmel • ★Henry C. Glauner • ★Frank M. Stezskal
Henry C. Anfeldt • Wm. J. Birkhold • Wm. C. Borchardt • Christ F. Bremer • Otto L. Bremer • Irwin A. . . . — — Map (db m294936) WM
This grove dedicated in memory of
William David Noddin, U.S.A. • James Robert Novotny, U.S.A. • Thomas Holt Pilkington, U.S.N. • Frank Daniel Walthers, U.S.A. • Thomas Carl Widerquist, U.S.A.F. • Robert Lee Foreman, U.S.A.F. • Norman Anthony . . . — — Map (db m268156) WM
Dedicated as a historical site Memorial Day, 1980. This area was an early village gathering place, which was later purchased by the Women's War Working Circle. They erected the "Dough Boy" as a memorial to all who served their country. — — Map (db m295036) HM
